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Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Serve as a subject matter resource regarding local addiction treatment and recovery support systems .

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeBeverly • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in addiction treatment and recovery support systems, with a strong focus on patient advocacy, care coordination, and community resource engagement. Proficient in documenting patient interactions and facilitating treatment admissions while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

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Addiction Treatment ExpertisePatient AdvocacyCare CoordinationCommunity Resource EngagementDocumentation in Epic

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Hard Skills

Treatment CoordinationReferral ManagementPost-Discharge OutreachEducation on Treatment OptionsAssessment of Treatment Needs

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationRelationship BuildingCultural CompetenceEmpathyProfessional Boundaries

Tools & Technologies

Epic

Certifications & Qualifications

LADCCADC

Industry Keywords

Addiction RecoveryHarm ReductionMutual Aid GroupsDetoxificationCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter resource regarding local addiction treatment and recovery support systems
Engage individuals in the ED seeking detoxification or substance use treatment and provide education on treatment and recovery options
Develop relationships with detoxification and treatment centers to streamline referrals and admissions
Identify treatment beds based on individual needs, preferences, and eligibility
Facilitate treatment-center admissions and coordinate required referral documentation
Track referrals and follow up with treatment centers and patients
Conduct post-discharge telephone outreach to assess treatment and recovery engagement
Connect individuals with Recovery Coaches, peer recovery support, harm reduction services, mutual aid groups, and community resources
Collaborate with the Addiction Consult Service Recovery Coach and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of support
Document patient interactions, referrals, outreach, and care coordination activities in Epic
Advocate for individuals while respecting their choices, goals, culture, and readiness for change
Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality while utilizing personal recovery experience
Complete required organizational and role-specific training and maintain competency in addiction treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and community resource systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma
Training or relevant work or lived experience in mental health and/or addiction/recovery preferred
Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field strongly preferred
Candidates in their last semester of a Bachelor's degree program may be accepted under waiver
Experience delivering community-based or hospital-based services is a plus
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, LADC/CADC preferred
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Potential additional compensation through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other applicable additional pay practices
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled